The number (x) in: "8 more than three times a number is 875" is what we are solving here.
In other words, you are looking for a number (x) that if you multiply it by three (same as three times) and then add 8, you get 875.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 8 = 875
Then you solve the equation by subtracting 8 from both sides, and then divide both sides by 3. Here is the math to
illustrate better:
3x + 8 = 875
3x + 8 - 8 = 875 - 8
3x = 867
3x/3 = 867/3
x = 289
Answer = 289
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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